John P. "Pizzie" Romano's Obituary
John P. “Pizzie” Romano passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 surrounded by family at his home in Covington, LA. He was born on June 9, 1937 in Covington, LA to the late Salvador Ernest Romano and Inez Lucille Ducoing Romano.
Pizzie was married to his beloved wife, Jackie Stanga Romano, for 58 years. He was the loving father of John Peter Romano, Jr. (Heather), Lisa Maria Romano, Gia Angela Romano Baker (Robert), Jeffery Michael Romano (Kari), and Joel Christopher Romano (Allison). Pizzie was the proud grandfather of Alexis and Sophia Baker, Julia, Christopher and Nicholas Romano, Grace Romano, Reese and Rex Romano. He was the brother of the late Ernest Romano, III. Pizzie was the dear uncle of Gina Romano Ward (Pete).
Pizzie was a life-long resident of Covington, LA. He served his country in the United States Navy. Pizzie was a dedicated family man and well-respected businessman in the community. He owned the Heritage Lounge, Tugy’s Bar, Pizzie’s Po-boys, Romano’s Grocery, and Romano’s Steakhouse. He was the Director of the Brand Commission and the Assistant Director for the Horticulture Commission for the State of Louisiana. He served on the Covington City Council and the City of Covington Planning and Zoning Board. Pizzie served on the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Board of Commissioners until his death. He was a life-long member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Pizzie, along with Dr. Adrian Cairns, was a Founding Member of the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Foundation.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave. Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 1:00 PM with visitation from 10:00 AM until Mass time. Interment will follow the Mass at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Tammany Parish Hospital Foundation, 1202 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433, (985)-898-4171, www.sthfoundation.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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